The Structural Frontiers of Neuroscience

Protein structure underpins function and dysfunction in molecular processes. Seventy years since the first protein and DNA structures, we are now for the first time able to consider studying the structure of molecules directly in situ and to correlate atomic resolution with information obtained at the cellular, tissue and organ levels.

In this two-day workshop, jointly hosted by Imperial College London, the UK DRI, and the Rosalind Franklin Institute, we will delve into recent advances in the field and discuss how these novel technologies address key neuroscientific research challenges. There will be talks from world-leading experts who have made significant contributions to Structural Neuroscience, spanning atomic to organismal insights, as well as a poster session and drinks reception to catalyse collaborations. See the full list of speakers below.

Aims

1. Discuss the frontier of structural biology in Neurosciences and Neurodegeneration, presenting the leading edge of current structural biology approaches to investigate neuronal function/misfunction.
2. Reflect on the gaps in understanding that nascent structural approaches may address, and how a new era may be entered into that will permit a multiscale understanding of neuronal processes at different levels of resolution.

Organised by

Prof Annalisa Pastore
Visiting Professor, Imperial College London

Dr Yu Ye
Lecturer, Imperial College London

Dr Michael Grange
Group Leader, Rosalind Franklin Institute

Any questions?

Please contact co-organiser Michael Grange (michael.grange@rfi.ac.uk) with any queries.

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